Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
A Wearable ‘Emergency Subwoofer’ That Can Go Wherever More Bass Is Needed
Philip Kaplan created a wearable "Emergency Subwoofer" that is very portable, allowing it to travel wherever more bass is needed.
How a ‘Sampling Period’ Leads to Better Development of Specialized Skills
David Epstein explains how a person can use a "sampling period" to develop specialized skills in an animated TED Talk.
A Lively 1930s Speakeasy Jazz Cover of the Stevie Wonder Song ‘Part-Time Lover’
Postmodern Jukebox and Amber Woodhouse performed a cover of the Stevie Wonder song “Part-Time Lover” in the style of 1930s speakeasy jazz.
Rescued Bunny Who Was Raised for Meat Greets His Devoted Human at the Door Like a Dog
A big beautiful bunny named Hoppy Gilmore, who was originally being sold for meat, greets his devoted human at the door like a dog.
Musician Teaches a Rescued Octopus to Play Piano
Musician Mattias Krantz rescued a young octopus whom he named Takoyaki and tried to teach him to play piano.
The Pros and Cons of Ozempic
Hank Green of SciShow looked at popular Semaglutide medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy, noting their pros and cons.
Musician Perfectly Recreates the Sound of a Car Alarm on a Traditional Lao Bamboo Mouth Organ
Pat Fernandez of Pat's Soundhouse perfectly recreated the sound of a car alarm on a Khaen, which he then transformed into a catchy song.
The Doobie Brothers Play a Wonderfully Nostalgic NPR Tiny Desk Concert to Promote Their New Album
The Doobie Brothers performed a nostalgic NPR Tiny Desk Concert and also played a new song from their upcoming 2025 album.
The Eternally Bubbly History Behind Coca-Cola
Weird History Food looked at the eternally bubbly history behind Coca-Cola in all its formulary iterations.
Creative Woman Turns Nighttime Potty Breaks for Senior Dogs Into Rave Parties With Glow Collars
Lisa of All the Foster Pups has turned nighttime potty breaks for the senior dogs in her care into outdoor rave parties with glow collars.